

Eccles Weekly News
June 1, 2023
A Message from the Principal
Dear Eccles Families,
I’m so excited about the growth our students have made this year! They have been working so hard and you can see their growth in the books they are reading, the clarity of their writing, and the confidence in the way they approach math work. Thank you for all of your support of your children! They are ready for the next level of learning.
Our incredible PTA has made the decision to ensure every one of our students gets a yearbook. In typical years, not all students received a yearbook, or they were purchased by families. I am so proud of the thoughtful approach our PTA has taken to make sure all kids get a yearbook. I know all students will be excited to see photos of their classmates and the engaging activities they experienced over the year.
If you can, and you are willing to, you may make a suggested contribution of $10 for the cost of the yearbook. This will help offset the costs of yearbooks. Please use the link below to make this contribution. A huge shout out to Annie Loaiza, our outgoing PTA Vice President and Eccles parent, who took on this project. Because of her work, the costs of the yearbook were also greatly reduced.
We have a big week of learning next week, followed by several exciting events the last week of school. We hope you will be able to visit and support with Field Day on June 14!
See you soon!
Kelly
Below are highlights and school updates for you to know…
Dates to Remember
Friday, June 2: 4th Grade Wagon simulation
Monday, June 12: 6th Grade Party (11:30-2:30pm)
Tuesday, June 13: 6th Grade District-wide Walking Field Trip
Wednesday, June 14: All-school Field Day
Thursday, June 15: End of year assembly with 6th grade promotion (8:30am)
Thursday, June 15: Last Day of School (early release @11:30am)
Want to know more about upcoming 6th Grade activities and events? Click here.
Stay up-to-date with the Eccles calendar via our website or the Canby School District calendar page.
The 2022-2023 yearbook was made possible by our Eccles PTA, and each student will get one! If you would like to donate the cost of a yearbook to help offset what has been graciously donated by our PTA, please click the button below. Thank you for your support!
Join our fabulous group of PTA members and help with activities next year!
Medication Pick-up
If you have checked-in medication for your student this year, please during one of the below times to sign it back out. Medications are not allowed to be returned and/or transported home with students. If they are not picked up by the last week of school, all medication will be destroyed on Monday, June 19.
- During school hours (Mon-Fri 7:45am-3:00pm)
- Wednesday afternoon, 6/14, 1:30-2:30pm
- Thursday afternoon, 6/15, 11:30-2:00pm
CEF Hero Award
From volunteers to instructional assistants, bus drivers to lunch servers...is there a "behind the scenes" person at your school who has made a difference?
NOMINATE THEM TODAY FOR THE CEF HERO AWARD!
https://www.canbyedfoundation.org/hero-award
Humble Encouraging Respectable Outstanding
HERO is an award presented to a community member with great passion, vision and generosity. Award recipients continually go above and beyond their call of duty while supporting education. The award is presented in recognition of former founding CEF Board Member Roger Reif. We honor Roger’s history of community support and involvement by selecting HEROs that emulate his benevolent nature.
Upon award, the HERO Award recipient will be provided:
- $2,500 grant given towards their school's needs - determined in collaboration with the Principal
- Plaque with name in recognition
- Traveling plaque honoring recipient displayed at school for the year
After-School Child Care Program
For the 2023-2024 school year, we will continue to offer an after-school child care program at two district schools: Knight Elementary and Trost Elementary. Students from Carus and Lee Elementary will have potential busing support to attend the program at Trost Elementary. Students from Eccles and Ninety-One school will have potential busing support to attend the program at Knight Elementary. Families will need to pick up their students at either Trost or Knight Elementary.
We will offer care from 2:30-4:30 p.m. (1:30 p.m. Wednesdays) at the rate of $12 per day. Families can continue to choose full-time or part-time (M, W, F or T, TH) care.
Please complete this Google Form to register, as well as provide a $50 cash or check deposit to the Canby School District office, 1130 S Ivy St. Canby, OR 97013.
Summer Opportunities
Registration is now open for many summer enrichment opportunities. Click to register for: Musical Theatre Camp, Code Can Dance elementary camp, Code Can Dance middle school camp, Arts Alliance Workshop, and Theatre Camp at Canby Alliance. To view flyers with more information about these events as well as the library’s Summer Reading Challenge, please visit our online Community Bulletin Board.
Registration opens May 30 for STEAM Camp and Sports Camp. Watch for registration links and flyers to be posted soon.
Important Health Reminders
Please remember to review our district and school health stay home guidelines. If you have any questions about whether a student should stay home, please don't hesitate to contact the office and we can put you in touch with our Health Assistant or District Nurse. We appreciate your help in keeping not only your student, but all other students, staff and families healthy this school year.
Meals at School
Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals, and we now offer expanded income guidelines to qualify more families. If you plan to have your child eat school-provided breakfast or lunch, please fill out a Meal Application online at https://www.ode.state.or.us/apps/frlapp - Our district ensures that our nutrition programs are easily accessible to all families.
> Click here to put money on your child's lunch account <